The David and Lucile Packard Foundation

Together we can build a world where families and communities have the power to shape their lives, societies are more just and inclusive, and all of nature is sustained by a healthy ocean and climate.

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Sally Benson to our Board of Trustees! Dr. Benson is a distinguished scientist, educator, and policy leader whose career spans more than four decades at the forefront of energy innovation and climate solutions. Her expertise bridges the worlds of science, technology, and policy, with a focus on advancing clean energy, carbon management, and equitable access to sustainable resources. Her leadership and global perspective will an invaluable as we pursue a more just and sustainable future. ➡️ Learn more about Dr. Benson: https://ow.ly/U4ap50WMZ2V

Our home state of California is a global leader in business, innovation, and creativity. It is home to an incredibly diverse population, vibrant culture, and unparalleled natural beauty – but the challenges our communities face are more complex than ever. We support partners working to create a future where all Californians have stable housing, access to clean air, water, and green spaces, and strong local organizations that foster health, resilience, and community.

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Our President and CEO, Nancy Lindborg, reflects on our 2024 grantmaking and shares how, through collective action and enduring collaboration, we can navigate uncertainty and help build a more just, sustainable future. ➡️ Read her full reflections: https://lnkd.in/gH6ESn88

We partnered with Rockwood Leadership Institute to welcome the 2025 Packard Foundation Art of Leadership for Community-Driven Change cohort. Leaders in Mississippi and Louisiana will come together to focus on personal growth, building strong relationships and networks, and working towards creating a more inclusive and sustainable path to leadership in their communities. Learn more about these incredible leaders: https://lnkd.in/gUjiJ_Pc

MBARI technology reveals new insights about deep-sea octopus and opens the door for future bioinspired robots 🐙🤝🤖 Innovative imaging technologies are helping answer fundamental questions about marine life. The EyeRIS camera system developed by MBARI’s Biopinspiration Lab collects near real-time three-dimensional visual data about the structure and biomechanics of ocean animals. By outfitting one of MBARI’s robotic submersibles with EyeRIS, MBARI Principal Engineer Kakani Katija and a team of researchers were able to observe deep-sea pearl octopus as they crawled across the rugged rocky terrain of the famous Octopus Garden offshore of Central California. The 3D visual data they collected has provided important new insights about octopus locomotion that can open the door to designing exciting new octopus-inspired robots and other technologies in the future. Developed with support from the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, EyeRIS is a game changer for studying biomechanics of marine animals in their natural environments. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gsFNDwwv

From a new park in Salinas, California, to the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the U.S., to landmark wins for Indigenous communities—our 2024 Impact Report shows how long-term, community-driven efforts can create lasting change. Check out the full report: https://lnkd.in/gH6ESn88

Shorebird populations are declining around the world. Protecting them offers a powerful opportunity to safeguard biodiversity, support local and Indigenous communities, and restore coastal ecosystems. We partnered with Hovland Consulting and field experts to create tools that help conservation leaders and funders focus their efforts where they can make the biggest impact. ➡️ Explore the resources: https://lnkd.in/gsUni5GQ

For more than six decades, we’ve seen that meaningful change is possible when we uphold our values and take the long view. By building broad coalitions and forging enduring partnerships with those closest to a challenge, we can both navigate today’s uncertainty as well as build a more just and sustainable future.  From a new park in Salinas, California, to the first over-the-counter birth control pill in the U.S., to landmark wins for Indigenous communities—our 2024 Impact Report shows how long-term, community-driven efforts create lasting change. ➡️ Read our 2024 Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/gH6ESn88